James M. Hale Obituary

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Hale was an awesome guy in basic training. I was shocked to see his picture in the Army Times paper in 2008. Every memorial day I look at the pictures of friends lost in Iraq and Afghanistan, their faces are so young. I wish he were able to spend memorial day weekend with his family.

i love you so much

While it has been almost seven years, I have thought of James often. As Memorial Day approaches, he is on my mind as one of our American heroes. I had the pleasure of serving as his and Jessica's teacher at Franklin Heights and of making Jessica's gown and then attending their wedding. He was impressive then, and he is impressive now. Peace to all of his family. You have much to remember with pride.

In memory & honor of Cpl James Hale. We shall always be grateful for his service and sacrifice.

To the family and friends of Cpl. James M. Hale:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

I saw a young man the other day. He had many features that resembeled you. We made eye contact and I only saw you my friend. I think of you often, like when you and Carson would come mooch some sunflower seeds from me during long hot days of training in the desert of El Paso. Makes me smile all the time! Take care buddy!
~HEROS ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN~
-YOU are MY HERO!!

To the family and friends of Cpl. James M. Hale:
Remembering James on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

R.I.P. MY OLD FRIEND I KNOW YOU ARE IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE. YOU WILL BE FOREVER IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS.

My prayers are with Cpl. Hale's family today. We appreciate his service and sacrifice. May God continue to give you the strength you need each day.

God Bless

James I was laying down in my bed and i thought about u.. I remember how we used to come outside when we was staying in woodridge.. Those was our good times.. All your friens truly do miss you.. Especially me.. I didnt get a chance to see you again when i came home but know that we will meet again.. I know God is treating you right up there..

year later and not forgotten
u r missed and still loved by many

James,
Thinking and praying for you on the 1st anniversary of your passing into eternal glory. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends", John 15:13.

James, it's coming up on a year that you were taken from earth to be in God's Army. I know how hard it is on family and friends when the first year comes. It's reality in knowing that you won't walk into that door to greet those who love you. You will always live in the hearts of your family and friends and I know this as I too am a Gold Star Mom. May God continue to comfort and bring peace to your family.

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Hale, friend of mine....I am saddened once again.....another one of my great friends from my platoon has come to join you....CPL Moore.....man, I am at a loss of words. He was my dance partner at the MP Ball....my friend of special words at the right time. I will never forget....never and I am always and will always be 978th MP Medic. As I try in tears to explain to my family about my family away from home.....and to those I have lost so far.....We all love you ....you love you both dearly....But God love you most and has a bigger and better job for the both of you. CPL Hale and CPL Moore, you will always be remembered in my household. I love you both. AMEN

Yo, James, its Sgt Arce mayne, I come to you again in a bad moment!! You are gonna be joined by CPL Gary L. Moore!! He was loved by the platoon, as you were loved by the platoon!! Do me a favor mayne, and take care of him and your self!!! Again I LOVE YOU BRO, and I will see you when I get there!!! Rest In Peace!!!

Hale, its been 6months since I have seen you... missed you every day since, I pray for you and your family daily... I love ya bro, Rest in Peace

My heartfelt sympathy to the Hale family and friends in the loss of James. I did not know James, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. James you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

"TO LIVE IN THE HEARTS
OF THOSE YOU LEAVE BEHIND
IS NEVER TO DIE"
~Robert Orr~

I offer my deepest condolences for your loss.

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Father we entrust our brother James to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold James in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.

To the Hale Family:
It has been 2 days shy of 4 months since we lost CPL Hale here in Baghdad, not a day goes by that all of us in the 978th MP CO, here do not remember his sacrifice and yours. Time will heal us all, but he will never be forgotten, we spend everyday in our best memories of CPL Hale, it helps us get by in his rememberance. God Bless your family for sharing Hale with us and May God be with you always.

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”


I did not know James, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008


The Other Side –
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Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB

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To the Family of CPL James M. Hale;
I did not know CPL Hale personally, but I wear his bracelet and I reflect every day on the ultimate sacrifice he and other soldiers make so that we might continue to live. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.

The Lord be with you, and bless you always. Cpl. James M. Hale lives in my heart as an American who has been touched by his ultimate sacrifice to our country. My heartfelt sorrow is sent to your family. Rest with God.

Dear family of Cpl. James M. Hale,

We want to say thank you. We understand that no words can be adequate for your sorrow. We certainly do not want to intrude upon your privacy. As Americans we want you to know that we deeply appreciate the ultimate sacrifice your loved one has made for all of us. We also would like for you to be aware that with this letter comes our special concern and prayers for you. We are all safer because young men and women who love their country, and know the value of a free nation, are willing to put themselves in harms way, and lay down their lives to keep this nation free and safe for all of us.
Your sacrifice is also very great. We know that we can give little comfort; however, the knowledge that your loved one did not die in vain, but died in the service of our country, gives each of us a noble example of the value of life, and the responsibility of freedom. We hope this will bring pride and comfort to you.
We at Gethsemane Church believe that there is purpose to life. We send this letter with our deepest appreciation for the greatest of sacrifices, you and your loved one have given to this country. We know it is not enough, but please allow us to assure you that your loved one is not forgotten.


Very Sincerely

Frank G. Noyes
Frank G. Noyes (Pastor)

Prayer for Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Amen

Cpl. Hale....I am lost for words at the moment, but I want to say that you will always remain in my heart and will never be forgotten. I will be 978th medic for life and I will keep all in my prayers and The Hale family for sure. You are in a much better place.....God Bless My Friend.

Dear Hale Family,

My deepest condolences for your loss. While I did not know Cpl Hale, I was present when final honors were paid to him as he departed Iraq and I was moved by how many from his unit showed to pay their respects. Please know that myself and all the men and women in uniform are extremely grateful for his service and sacrifice; indeed a nation is grateful. We are all very proud of James and the brave men and women like him. May God be with you and all those touched by the loss of James.

Very Respectfully,

Cpl. JAmes M. Hale
you are my hero
may god keep you in his arms forever.

We all know you are in a better place. You had a big heart, and a great attitude for life. May everybody that knew you take that with them forever. Keep smiling upstairs. God Bless your family. You won't be forgotten.

I never thought that I would be saying good bye like this man!! I know you are now in a better place though! I'll see you when I get there brother!!! R.I.P

To the family and friends of fallen hero CPL Hale.....I am so sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace and comfort during this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He will not be forgotten. God Bless You.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

To the Hale family,

I know there are no words to say, except how sorry I am for your loss. May you hold James' memory in your heart and please remember he shall never be forgotten.

...For you every single soldier
Those who served so honorable
Your life was forever altered
While I’m home safe and free
I stand with grateful admiration
I stand respectful and so proud
I know I’m only a civilian
And I don’t even know if it’s allowed.

But I salute you; allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
Even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
My humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.

Suzanne MacDaniel
A Proud Aunt
Sgt. David M.Fisher
KIA 12/1/04

to my dearest cousin james M. Hale, i never got the chance to meet u, and im hurt for that... yesterday being around people that care about the most was overwhelming and seeing all the positive things the family said about made me feel as if ive known u all my life...please believe u will never be forgotten, and we appreciate EVERYTHING u've done not only for us but for our country... i just felt n my heart that i needed to say sumthing...and thank everybody for ur concerns and condolences they are well appreciated... THANK U SOOOOOO MUCH...LOVE U JAMES

Dear cousin,
It is me Crystal. I am going to forever miss you. It seem like yesterday you told the family you had plans on going to the army, your cousin's thought you was crasy. However you proved us wrong, you prove to us that you was strong, a hero, passionate, and much more . The last time I talked to you, we was suppose to meet in Texas, because you planned on moving out there and so did I. However God had a plan for us to meet back up in another place. Untill then you will always be in my heart forever. May you rest in peace.

Love,

Crystal Fox

This is crazy. I would have never thought this day would come. You're in a better place. I remember at FHHS I had pointed out to Jess you was eye balling her, and your guys journey began. You had a lot of heart, and I appreciate everything you taught me and all the clownin' we did over last summer when I was in TX. I will do my best to watch over Jess and the kids. R.I.P James!

James was an amazing person. I had the pleasure of going to Highschool with him and he always had a smile of his face. I am close friends with his wife Jessica and those 2 were amazing to each other. You will be sadly missed James, My prayers go out to your family. Im so sorry you never had the chance to meet Jordan, but just know that those 3 beautiful kids will grow up knowing that daddy was a hero, and that you lost your life to make theirs better. I will miss you!

To the Hale Family.....from our military family to yours....please accept our deep sympathy on the loss of your dear soldier. Thank you for raising a hero and sharing him with our country. May God hold you and comfort you all.

A Soldier is like no other... a Husband is like no other, and a Father can NEVER be replaced. I met this young Soldier in FT. Bliss and had the pleasure of being around him a couple of times. I am certain that he is missed and loved by all whom served and lived with him. May God Bless your family and your soul be at rest.

You will always live in our hearts and prayers. You have our deepest sympathy and may his children fullfill all of his dreams he had for them.
May God Bless you

My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I know how you feel losing a "HERO",Becoming a "Gold Star" Mother myself on 25 March.. The sacrafice our sons and daughters are making on a daily basis should tell us all..These young HEROS knew full well what they were doing and did it proudly When you hug your loved ones tonight.... Remember... We also hugged ours and they were protecting you..We.. as Americans need to make the "Ultimate Sacrafice" by supporting all our military(HEROS)...the Proud Mom of SGT. Jason W. Swiger
5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne,Fort Bragg, N.C. KIA 3/25/007

Thank you Cpl. James M. Hale. You will never be forgotten even from a fellow American whom you have never met. You will always be our hero. God bless your family and friends.

Rest in Peace James you are a great Son in Law and Husband And Father and you will be missed/No Worries we will help take care of Jessica,Jaden,Jesse,and Jordon God Bless love Garry better knpwn as PAPPA

To the family and parents of James I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I too know what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve it’s an individual journey that unfortunately we now have to take. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to be with you and heal you

goldstarfamilysupportgroup.com

In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne 2-505th PIR

Another Hero is in the arms of God. God bless you for your sacrifice. May God watch over your family in the loss of a great soldier. Rest In Peace Cpl. Hale

I served with CPL Hale in the 230th Military Police co in Kaiserslautern ,Germany. I can always say that he was an outstanding soldier and a great friend and that I will never forget him.

Love to a Fallen family,
I am so sorry to hear about another fallen Hero! I know there are no words that I can say to ease your pain! The loss of a child, husband or brother at such a young age is something that is the most difficult thing to bare! I wish there were something I could say that would ease your pain! We can only pray that one day we will be together again. I was told that if you stretch a piece of string a mile long and line that string with beads, the beads would resemble eternity. Life here on earth is equal to “only one bead”. We have only a short time here compared to the time we will spend in eternity with our loved ones. The only thing I can say is let faith keep you grounded in your life and hold on to your loved ones! This will help you through! It is what helps me get through my days. My son, Anthony entered into the Heavens to be with our Lord in 2007. We can never understand the reasons why our loved ones would ever be taken from us. I pray that one day our pain will ease!
God Bless Your Family!

In Loving Memory of
Lcpl. Anthony C. Melia
USMC~ 2/4 Fox Company, 3rd Plt
Camp Pendleton, CA
Ar Ramadi , Iraq
1/27/2007
"SEMPER FI"

To the Family:

Knowing James for 2 weeks was not long enough.

Though I am from Chicago, I have never been to the Taste Of Chicago.

James & I were talking about exchanging myspace info so we could keep in contact. James & I going to the Taste Of Chicago would had been a first for us both.

I am in the 101st Airborne but I don't really associate with thoughs people. James and I were in different units, from different post but became friends and talked a great deal about any subject that came up.

He was a great guy and I miss him lots.

Chicago's very own DJ. Leonard "Remix" Rroy

R.I.P. James.

To the family and loved ones of CPL James M. Hale, I know your lose is deep and no words can express the loss you are experiencing right now. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a true hero doing what he loved second to his family. I was a true pleasure to serve with him as a leader and a peer. He is home with the Lord receiving his hero's welcome in heaven. I will miss your always smiling face and encourage words.
SGT Wright

Cpl Hale & Family,
James was one of my soldiers in Iraq in 04. He led us through an ambush of 300-500 badguys in Baghdad which resulted in one of his brothers KIA. But luckily we had James to lead us through and save the rest of us. He fought so valiantly that day.James, you and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. Rest in Peace HellRaiser!

MSG Ed Rossman, US Army

To the family of CPL Hale,
My deepest sympathies to your entire family. I lost my soldier Aug 22 2007, and I was 8 1/2 months pregnant w/ our first son.
The sacrifices these men and women make everyday just amazes me, and hopefully someday when you think of your lost one, it will bring a smile to your face, rather than tears to your eyes. God Bless Cpl James Hale.

Dear CPL James M Hale,
You are dearly missed over here amongst the company, your platoon, squad and team. The time you had with us was precious and no one knew you would leave us so soon. Today we had your Memorial Service at 4 ID, Division Chapel, It was another hard day. Hale Rest in Peace as you have gone before us and made that ultimate sacrifice. I Will Miss Your Smiling Face, please look out for us, your unit in Iraq. I will be preying for your family. CPL Allison N. Hartman

"GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN HE WHO GIVES HIS LIFE FOR A FRIEND". FREEDOM IS YOUR GIFT TO US CPL. THANKS SO MUCH FOR THAT GIFT JAMES. REST IN PEACE, YOUR MISSON IS DONE.


CSM W.H.WILLIAMSON

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Cpl. James M. Hale our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for James. And to James it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made in combat while serving the U.S. Army and his country. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. James, you are a brave Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,409 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to James’s family and loved ones.

Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

James. Thank you for the brave sacrifice you made for my freedom and every other American. rest assure you will never be forgotten. to James's family, I am so sorry for the loss of James. above an American hero he was your family. my heart breaks for you all, though we dont know eachother we are now forever joined, my nephew PFC Aaron J Ward, age 19, was killed in Iraq on May 6 2008 by small arms fire. another name added to the long list of American Hero's who made the ultimat sacrifice for the continued freedom of our great nation. for ever in thier debt we shall be , because of them we are free. thank you James and God bless you. may God bless us all and protect the so many other soldiers still fighting. rest in Peace James, America love's you....
Proud Army aunt of PFC Aaron J Ward 170th military police, Fort Lewis WA, the dragonslayers

My condolences to the family of Cpl James M. Hale. I know there are no words that can go as deep as the grief they feel; but I pray they will know that there are many, many people who are grieving with them and that care very deeply about them and about Cpl. James Hale.

Hale, Its your boy SGT Martin from the dirty 230. R.I.P Brother! I will never forget you!

REST IN PEACE CPL. HALE, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU

Rest in peace forever young.

James, God bless you soldier and thank you for your brave and honorable service to a grateful nation and for paying the ultimate price for our freedom.. You are now in great company with God and so many other fallen hero's before and after you. On 5/6/08 my nephew PFC Aaron J. Ward was killed in action in Iraq and my final promise to him was to never forget him and our fallen hero’s, we will never forget their commitment and sacrifice. To the Hale family, words cannot express the pain we now share, but our families will forever have a bond and we will be thinking of James and your family and will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Please accept my heart felt condolences and my prayer that god help you cope with this tragic loss and may the memories of your HERO carry you through each day. From one Gold Star family to another!

I just got home from Iraq in June. I too, lost several friends in Iraq. They were my 'family'. Just remember James died doing what he loved and will always be a hero because he fought for those who could not fight for themselves...The real heroes are the ones who don't come back.
I never knew James but I know as a fellow soldier that he believed in something greater than himself and was willing to give the ultimate sacrifice to protect it...YOU'RE NOT FORGOTTEN JAMES HALE.

This is the second guest book that I have had to sign since my son started serving in the Army last July. I pray that I won't be signing many more. My son served with Cpl. Hale in the 978th and is still over there continuing what Cpl Hale and so many more have done. Cpl. Hale and all of those serving are my heroes. My prayers are with all of Cpl. Hale's family and friends. Especially his wife and children. I may have seen you when we were in Bliss during deployment. My heart is heavy but I know God is in control and may he give all of you an extra measure of strength right now. God Bless & Keep you!

The family of PFC Lane Redman

I am Deeply Saddened to learn of the loss of Cpl. James M. Hale. The Price this Brave Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.

May James rest safely now, in the Loving Hands of God and may the Healing Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Hale family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
And He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~

Sincerely hoping that you can feel the thoughts of caring and support that surround you today and in the difficult days ahead, as this Grateful Country mourns with you, for Someone Very Precious to you, Who Is A True American Hero to all of us.
You are in my thoughts and prayers

From our military family to yours, we would like to thank CPL James Hale for his service and sacrifice to this grateful country, as well as send our deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

I am writing to offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family over the loss of your HERO Cpl James M Hale. I lost my son in Iraq on May 6/2007, so I can well understand your pain of losing a loved one so dear.

I pray you will be guided by a higher power to give you peace, comfort and strength in this time.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
GOD Bless you and your family. Your soldier was a true American Hero and we are all very proud of his service. He will not be forgotten!

(Proud mother of Sgt Joel W. Lewis, 5/20, 3-2 SBCT /Ft Lewis
KIA 5/6/07, Baqubah, Iraq)
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